Agassiz Cycle Tour

Come to Agassiz (6km South of Harrison Hot Springs) to participate in a self-guided bicycle ride following the popular Circle Farm Tour.  Embark on a leisurely cycle and learn more about local food production.  On the cycle tour, you will get to learn about local food productions, taste some of the delicious food products produced close to home, and get to know your local farmers.  Some farms will be open to the public on this day only!

The self-guided tour begins at the Fall Fair Grounds in Agassiz where you’ll receive an event brochure and map you can follow to the various farm locations. There are ten stops on the route through the tranquil rural area of Agassiz-Harrison Mills, and you can take the tour as fast or as slow as you like.

Many stops will feature special events, guided tours around specialty farms, and most farms will provide an opportunity to sample or purchase their products that may include herb-inspired delicacies, chocolates, hazelnut treats, vinegars, unique vegetables, artisan cheeses, and many other food items.

An optional delicious, locally-prepared, slow food lunch will be offered for $10 along the cycle tour route. (You can sign-up for lunch during online registration!)

The cycle tour runs from 9am – 4pm.  Get on your bike with family and friends; come to Agassiz to enjoy the spectacular scenery, and to meet the Agassiz farmers who provide us with healthy, locally grown food.  After the tour, enjoy a swim in nearby Harrison Lake!

Come for the day or stay for the weekend!  A variety of wonderful accommodations and romantic getaways can be found in the area, from the Harrison Hotsprings Resort, to nearby Provincial and private campgrounds, to cozy bed-and-breakfasts (click on ‘Where to Stay’ on the left of this page). The following day, join us for the relaxing Chilliwack Cycle Tour where you will experience a variety of new farms and food offerings and enjoy more stunning scenery.

Tour Date:  August 22nd, 2009 (rain or shine . . . it sprinkled last year and everyone still had a wonderful time!)

Times:  9am – 4pm (arrive and leave at your leisure!)

Meeting Place:  Fall Fairgrounds in Agassiz (120 km East of Vancouver along Highway 1 and 6 km South of Harrison Hot Springs) for map pick-up and car park. Exact address is 6800 Pioneer Avenue.  For directions click here.

Cycle Tour Distance:  ~ 25 km and flat

Price:  Adults $10/day or $15/both days (includes detailed event brochure and cycling maps and some tastings along the way). Children 12 and under are FREE!  Net proceeds from this event, along with donations to our Adopt-a-Farmer campaign, will go towards sponsoring two young farmers to attend Terra Madre 2010.

New this year is a delicious lunch (optional) along the route and available for an extra $10. Some tastings, refreshments, and retail food items along the cycle tour will also be available for a small amount of money (so please bring a few dollars and support your local farmers).

Registration:  Register Online Now for the Summer Cycle Tours and be entered to win fabulous prizes including one of two bicycles donated by Reckless Bikes in Vancouver!

Onsite registration will be available in the morning for both the cycle tours and lunch options however space is limited and the tours may sell out. Online registration is highly recommended.

Click here to view photos from last year’s cycle tour in Agassiz.